Subchorionic Hematoma

My story

CristyKanik:
Hi, I just found out monday that i have a Subchorionic Hematoma.. Im in Turkey and am seeing turkish doctors.. my husband is translating for me an this is what i know so far... My levels arnt doubling the way they should, i have stopped bleeding since tuesday, cramps.. but today my first doctor told me i was miscarrying.. My husband took me to another doctor for a second opinion, we saw the baby has a heart beat and the sac looks normal and healthy and im 6 weeks 3 days... however agreed my levels arnt where they need to be and put me on strict bed rest for the next two weeks untill my next visit... Im terrified of losing this baby.. this is my first pregnancy, up untill now i had convinced myself i wouldnt get pregnant ever because my ex husband and i could never get pregnant.. Did you have a level problem too or just the hematoma?

Im sorry to hear that! My doctor told me it was sort of common, bed rest and pelvic rest, prgesteron pills(for 3 weeks) and eating healthy healed the bleed.. im now 25 weeks with a boy :) I also had a friend who had a SCH her entire pregnancy and has a healthy 4 year old... My doctor also said after a certain point there is no reason to put much stock in the level numbers esp if your baby has a heartbeat! Stay positive.. i know its scary and sad, but take it easy..dont lift ANYTHING, stay away from sex and rest alot! Ill be thinking of you, and if you have any more questions do not hesitate!

I has a SCH with my last pregnancy and I have a healthy 15 month old little boy. With him my hcg levels doubled like they should and the sch was discovered at my 9 week us and resolved by my next us at 20 weeks. This time my levels did not double,not even in five days and they were pretty low,that is why they did an us,the baby measured 7 weeks and I'm scheduled to have a follow-up us on the 28th,I'll be 10 weeks then. Hopefully the bleed will be smaller and the baby bigger. The us tech really thought she was going to find an ectopic pregnany and not an intrauterine pregnancy. I was crying tears of joy when I saw my little one. The dr says we are not out of the woods yet,but he's cautiously optimistic!! I was put on pelvic rest atleast until my next us,my husband understands,but he still has desires,so its been a little hard for him. I really wish I could rest,but I have five children and two step-children,thankfully my 2 1/2 year old is understanding that mommy can't pick her up,but that I'm more than happy to have her sit on the couch with me. My 15mo old is a different story,my DH is helping me as much as he can when he's home with him. Thank you for your kind words and replying to my post. I hope the rest of your pregnancy is healthy and enjoyable!

i went to the emergency room febuary 25 with pelvic pain when they did an ultersound i could see the baby and hear my baby heart beat but they said i had a small tare in my placenta this is my third child im scared to dealth can someone please help me.

I'm so sorry,I will be praying for you. I unfortunately lost my lo last Friday at 9.5weeks.I found a board on babycenter for SCH,it is a lot more active than this board and the ladies on there are a great support. Please keep me posted here on how everything turns out. Praying for the best and for peace to come over you. ((hugs))

I was at work on Tuesday (12w5d) and all of a sudden I thought I had peed myself. I ran to the bathroom and was gushing bright red blood. It was terrifying!!! I stuffed a huge stack of paper towels in my underwear and went right to the hospital! They did an ultrasound and said the baby was fine, my HCG was 91,000, but diagnosed me with SCH. I had an appt already scheduled with my doctor the next morning at 10 so I went home and bled through the night and went in the next morning. She did another scan, showed my placenta looked good and was high at the top of my uterus, the baby was being very active and looked good, and there was a lot of blood at the bottom of my uterus near my cervix. She told me to stay off my feet and come back in 2 weeks where she will do another scan. I am expected to have another big bleed because the blood has to go somewhere, but what a scary notion to go through that again! When I have my next big bleed I am supposed to call and see if they want me to go in. I'm still passing some small clots and some red blood, but mostly old brown blood. I am so glad the baby is doing fine for now, and hope it continues! Good luck to all, I will be sure to keep updates posted as I find out more. I know it's scary, but hopefully we all end up with healthy happy babies in the end!

Thats very scary, ill never forget that feeling... Just stay off your feet.. even if you think your fine, just stay laying down.. use this time to relax and read a book or catch up on movies.. IIf you need to talk or have questions my email is cmlansinger@gmail.com (this goes for anyone with SCH)

I remember the feeling when it happened to me at 5 weeks. I didnt have anyone who could relate or talk to about it, so dont hesitate if you want to talk! My son is 6 months old now, happy healthy..loud.. lol Take care of yourself and good luck!

I am 6 weeks 5 days and was just diagnosed with a SCH. I didn't have any problems with my first pregnancy and conceived naturally. I have had a lot of issues getting pregnant the 2nd time around and it's been a tough 2 years with an ectopic and 3 previous failed rounds of IVF. We are thrilled that round #4 worked and was scared to death last week when all of the sudden my light spotting was the giant gush that you all describe. I was sure I was miscarrying. My u/s showed everything looks great and that the baby has a strong heartbeat. The reproductive endocrinologist just discharged me back to my regular ob/gyn to be followed for the SCH. Did you all have to go on bed rest or did you just have to take it easy? Is it dependent on the size/severity of the hematoma? Would love any input. Thanks!

Were you all prescribed progesterone? I have a midwife and not an OB, and wondering if I'll get transferred? I just found out Sat and started another thread on this. Trying to stay calm, have only had minor spotting...

When I was pregnant with my second baby I had sch at 8 weeks. I was told I was miscarrying and to carry on and let it happen naturally. After 24 horrible hours my husband took me to the hospital we were so upset as this all happened on Christmas Day. After hours of waiting to catch my baby in a toilet strainer they decided to ultrasound so they could go ahead and complete the miscarriage. Wouldn't you know it there it was a healthy little heartbeat! Happiest moment ever, After 5 weka on bedrest I was aloud to return to all regular activity. Graeson is 15 months old now and we be a big brother come January. We were so lucky!

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